About

Provided by A&L Goodbody

A&L Goodbody’s dedicated Infrastructure and Construction team regularly advises on the largest and most complex projects undertaken in Northern Ireland and further afield. Consistently recognised as market leaders, the team can advise on the entire project delivery process from start to finish, including:

  • procurement strategy and execution​
  • project finance
  • contract negotiation and drafting
  • strategic mid-stream advice
  • resolution of disputes

Our lawyers regularly provide advice on all of the standard forms of contract used in Northern Ireland including the JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms. Clients include public and private end-users, developers, funders, investors, contractors, subcontractors, designers, and other consultants.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Project finance, PFI and PPP.​
  • Public procurement compliance, strategies and advice.
  • Advice, drafting and negotiation on all forms of construction contracts, subcontracts and consultant appointments.
  • The preparation, negotiation and review of bonds and collateral warranties.
  • Advice regarding site acquisition and development agreements.
  • All methods of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation or adjudication.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Northern Ireland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody advises employers, contractors and developers across the full range of front-end and back-end construction matters. It has particular strength in energy and education sector projects, as well as social housing schemes. The department also boasts capabilities in contentious work, spanning litigation, mediation and adjudication.

Work Highlights

  • A&L Goodbody acted for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in defending and counter-claiming proceedings brought by QMAC Construction relating to the method of calculating payment due under the contracts between the parties.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brendan Fox
Head of Construction
1
Band 1

Brendan Fox is noted in the market for his strong construction disputes practice, frequently representing employers and contractors in adjudications, mediations and court proceedings. He advises clients on delays and final account disputes concerning developments across a range of sectors, including energy. He is also able to advise clients on non-contentious matters.

Brendan demonstrated an excellent understanding from the outset on all the issues we raised and provided clear and concise advice on how best to deal with it.

Brendan Fox is a very experienced and astute construction lawyer.

Brendan Fox is undoubtedly one of the best construction lawyers in Northern Ireland, with huge experience and a sixth sense in understanding how a matter should progress.

James Flanagan
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James Flanagan
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Band 2

James Flanagan specialises in advisory and drafting work in the social housing and education sectors. He is also involved in High Court construction litigations and adjudications.

James has a strong knowledge of construction and commercial reality.

Ranked Lawyers at
A&L Goodbody

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Northern Ireland

Construction

1
Brendan Fox
Head of Construction
1
Band 1
James Flanagan
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James Flanagan
2
Band 2

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Amazon

LIV Belfast Partners

NewRiver Retail

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

O'Hare & McGovern

Oakland (FRO) Limited

The McAvoy Group

The Old Bushmills Distillery Company

Triangle Housing Association

Whitemountain Quarries Limited

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